AUSTIN (Texas Association of Realtors) – Temple Realtor and Real Estate Center advisory committee member Bill Jones was named 2014 Texas Realtor of the Year this week at the winter meeting of the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR).

The title is awarded annually to a member who has made outstanding contributions to the industry through involvement in national, state and local Realtor organizations.

Jones, owner of and broker with Accent Real Estate Services, is an ex-officio member of the Center's advisory committee, representing the Texas Real Estate Commission. The committee approves the Center's research plans and reviews findings prior to distribution. Members also approve the Center’s proposed budget before it is submitted to the university.